Dominican priests, having received a glimpse of the reconstructed face of St. Thomas Aquinas, are filled with emotions as they connect with the image of the beloved saint. Brazilian 3D designer Cicero Moraes, the lead author of the project, highlights the challenging process of reconstructing the saint’s face based on measurements from CT scans and iconic images. The image of the “Angelic Doctor” has caused widespread reactions, with Father Dominic Legge expressing gratitude and emotion at seeing the face of the saint he admires and loves deeply. A surprising discovery reveals that Aquinas may have died from a traumatic brain injury, shedding new light on his mysterious death.
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